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Previously on "Contract of the Day"

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  • stek
    replied
    Originally posted by tractor View Post
    Blackapple, Silverlink et al....

    These Indian companies don't actually want you to apply, that is why the rate is so low. They simply advertise stupid rates so that when they don't get a response, they can run to their intellectually challenged buddy Vince Cable and beg for a few hundred thousand more ICT visas.

    Vince is either making lots of bucks out of this or he is just another educated idiot, ripe for the picking. However, I don't believe he is too stupid as he has been told of this scam and presented with evidence many times over. That only leaves the former then....
    These are SC roles tho, ICT won't work here. Here's another, same location, Tester, SC again;

    Tester, Test Consultant, Test Analyst
    Leeds, West Yorkshire, £160 - £161 per day
    Contract

    Tester, Test, Test Analyst, Unix,
    I am searching for a Network Tester
    Expert in Unix based systems. Preferably technical architect or sys admin for Solaris/Linux solution and experience building, configuring and running an enterprise solution. Oracle and SQL Server experince. 4 or more years commercial development or support experience. In depth network experience, preferably Cisco certified. Development - 4 or more years commercial development in one or more of the following language Java, C, C++, C#, Perl or Python. Experience of very large IT projects. Security clearance - Must be security cleared or eligible for security clearance (not just basic clearance). If interested in this role please send me your CV ASAP.

    This role is paying a maximum of £160pd.

    Location
    Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
    Industry
    IT
    Start Date
    ASAP
    Duration
    6 Months +
    Rate
    £160 - £161 per day
    Employment Business
    Bright Purple Resourcing
    Contact
    Sanjay Joshi
    Email
    Contact This Employment Business
    Reference
    JS-JSTESTN
    Posted Date
    29/03/2012 10:20:28
    Permalink
    Tester, Test Consultant, Test Analyst job - Leeds West Yorkshire - March-29-2012 (CxPCH)

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  • mos
    replied
    Originally posted by tractor View Post
    Blackapple, Silverlink et al....

    These Indian companies don't actually want you to apply, that is why the rate is so low. They simply advertise stupid rates so that when they don't get a response, they can run to their intellectually challenged buddy Vince Cable and beg for a few hundred thousand more ICT visas.

    Vince is either making lots of bucks out of this or he is just another educated idiot, ripe for the picking. However, I don't believe he is too stupid as he has been told of this scam and presented with evidence many times over. That only leaves the former then....
    No way! they also advertise in my beloved fair Homeland. Must stop this abomination.

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  • gingerjedi
    replied
    I got an email earlier regarding a 1 hour long SC contract.

    Dear All,


    I currently have an URGENT role for an SC cleared engineer tonight based
    in Aberdeen.


    The role will start at 6pm and finish at 7pm (just the hour), however
    will get paid for 5.6hours + mileage at 20p per mile after the first 40
    miles each way.
    No bollox!

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  • oscarose
    replied
    Originally posted by tractor View Post
    Blackapple, Silverlink et al....

    These Indian companies don't actually want you to apply, that is why the rate is so low. They simply advertise stupid rates so that when they don't get a response, they can run to their intellectually challenged buddy Vince Cable and beg for a few hundred thousand more ICT visas.

    Vince is either making lots of bucks out of this or he is just another educated idiot, ripe for the picking. However, I don't believe he is too stupid as he has been told of this scam and presented with evidence many times over. That only leaves the former then....
    WTS +100

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  • Sysman
    replied
    Originally posted by stek View Post
    SC Cleared too! £150 a day!!

    Leeds, United Kingdom, £150 - £160 per Day
    Contract
    I was getting that plus expenses in Leeds in 1986.

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  • tractor
    replied
    ...

    Blackapple, Silverlink et al....

    These Indian companies don't actually want you to apply, that is why the rate is so low. They simply advertise stupid rates so that when they don't get a response, they can run to their intellectually challenged buddy Vince Cable and beg for a few hundred thousand more ICT visas.

    Vince is either making lots of bucks out of this or he is just another educated idiot, ripe for the picking. However, I don't believe he is too stupid as he has been told of this scam and presented with evidence many times over. That only leaves the former then....

    Leave a comment:


  • Zoiderman
    replied
    Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
    Full moon or half moon?
    One of each please

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  • MarillionFan
    replied
    Originally posted by Zoiderman View Post
    Also wanted, the Moon on a Stick...
    Full moon or half moon?

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  • Zoiderman
    replied
    Also wanted, the Moon on a Stick...

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  • stek
    started a topic Contract of the Day

    Contract of the Day

    SC Cleared too! £150 a day!!

    Technical consultant ( Oracle and SQL)
    Leeds, United Kingdom, £150 - £160 per Day
    Contract

    Job description

    Operating Systems - Expert in Unix based systems . Preferably technical architect or sys admin for Solaris/Linux solution and experience building, configuring and running an enterprise solution.

    Databases - Oracle and SQL Server. 4 or more years commercial development or support experience.

    Network - In depth network experience, preferably Cisco certified.

    Development - 4 or more years commercial development in one or more of the following language Java, C, C++, C#, Perl or Python.

    Experience of very large IT projects.

    Security clearance - Must be security cleared or eligible for security clearance .


    Applicants must be eligible to work in the specified location
    Location
    Leeds, United Kingdom
    Industry
    IT
    Duration
    6 months
    Rate
    £150 - £160 per Day
    Company
    Blackapple Solutions Ltd
    Contact
    ratish
    Email
    Contact This Company
    Reference
    JS -TECHNICAL CONSULTANT ( ORACLE AND SQL)- LEEDS
    Posted Date
    27/03/2012 11:18:16
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    Technical consultant ( Oracle and SQL) job - Leeds United Kingdom - March-27-2012 (CxK0g)

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